Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is givrgen in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Addequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Author of questionMom of 2 children1 Year agoA. thank you but tell me the normal CRP level
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. If the fever ask for more than three days on the higher side then there could be a possibility for a higher grade fever like typhoid or any of those things associated so in that is a lot of doctors advised you to go for a blood test to know what is the reason sometimes it could be due to some major infection CRP level high higher different issues so it’s best to consult your paediatric regarding this
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